Tired of repetitive production work? Want to build one-off vehicles and projects you can actually be proud of?
We’re a growing custom fabrication workshop looking for a trade qualified Coachbuilder to join our skilled team of 11. Our work is varied, challenging, and genuinely interesting — no two builds are the same.
About the role
You’ll be hands-on across a constantly changing range of custom projects. This is not production line work. Depending on the job, you’ll be involved in fabrication, body assembly, panel work, and final fit-off.
Our projects include:
* Custom food trucks
* Shipping container conversions and our own container builds
* Truck bodies for mobile medical clinics, mobile dentists, and specialist units
* High-roof van fit-outs as mobile showrooms
* Bespoke military and government builds, including mobile command vehicles
If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and delivering a clean, high-quality finish, you’ll fit right in.
Key responsibilities
* Fabricate and assemble custom vehicle body frameworks using steel and aluminium
* Cut, shape, fit, and install panels and components using welding, fastening, and bonding methods
* Perform MIG welding as a core skill (TIG highly regarded)
* Fit and install doors, hatches, seals, locks, trims, and body hardware
* Read drawings, job sheets, and specifications and set out work accurately
* Problem-solve build challenges and communicate issues early to avoid rework
* Maintain high standards of workmanship, finish quality, and workplace safety
* Keep a clean, organised work area and follow workshop procedures
Required skills & experience
* Trade qualification in Coachbuilding / Vehicle Body Building, Automotive Manufacturing, or a closely related trade
* Proven experience across custom or bespoke builds, not just repetitive production work
* Strong fabrication and assembly skills with accurate measuring and fit-out
* Confident using hand and power tools for vehicle body building
* Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
* High attention to detail, alignment, sealing, and functional finish quality
Highly regarded
* TIG welding, especially aluminium
* Experience with composites, bonding systems, and non-standard materials
* Background in food trucks, trailers, truck bodies, custom fit-outs, or similar
* Forklift ticket and current driver's licence
What we’re really looking for
* A practical problem-solver who adapts to different build types without dropping quality
* Someone who plans ahead, asks smart questions before cutting, and flags risks early
* Pride in workmanship, consistency, and safety
What we offer
* $40 – $42.50 per hour + Super
* 4-day work week (real work-life balance)
* Modern, clean, well-equipped workshop
* Supportive team environment with skilled tradespeople
* Growing company with strong, ongoing workload
* Interesting, meaningful builds you’ll actually enjoy working on
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40.00 – $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person